A lot of people are now choosing to install a freestanding dishwasher in their homes because of the additional storage space they provide. What’s more, you can place these utilities anywhere in your home and they will function properly. There’s no longer a need to keep them in your kitchen anymore.
While these devices offer you more freedom, they still need to be taken care of. As such, here’s how to maintain your freestanding dishwasher.
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Wash The Filter
The filter in your dishwasher may be the most important part of the machine. A filter is the first line of defense in the drainage system. It catches any debris from your dishes from exiting down the drain, preventing it from clogging. However, if this filter isn’t cleaned regularly, there will be nowhere for this debris to fall. Therefore, it is likely to remain in the machine and muck up your dishes once again.
The filter can be found at the bottom of your freestanding dishwasher, and the manual should contain specific instructions about how to clean this part of the machine. You can usually achieve this by scrubbing it with a bit of rag or discarded toothbrush.
Replace The Racks
One common downside to freestanding dishwashers is that they tend to rattle more often than fixed models. This is because there is less resistance on top of the machine. This problem won’t affect your machine too much; however, there is a chance that the racks inside can start to deteriorate quicker.
If these racks begin to wear away, you may find that flecks of paint begin to stick to your clean dishes. To avoid this, keep an eye on your racks and remember to replace them when they start to show signs of damage.
Clean The Outside
Again, your free standing is more open to the elements. This makes it easier for dirt from the outside to seep into the machine. All you need to do to avoid this is remember to give the outside a good scrub. The most common place for dirt to build up is the inside edges of the doors. Run a fine sponge across these grooves and you can prevent outside dirt from contaminating the insides.
Rinse It Through
This next step is not specific to freestanding dishwashers, but it is important, nonetheless. Your dishwasher has to clean through a lot of dirt in a short period of time. Unfortunately, this dirt isn’t always drained away properly. To ensure that all dirt is thoroughly removed from the machine, give it a proper rinse cycle once a month after the machine has been emptied. For the best results, try to do this just after you have cleaned the filter.
Conclusion
As you can see, maintaining a freestanding dishwasher is no different from keeping a regular machine clean. The only extra steps you may need to take involve keeping the outside clean to prevent further build-up inside. Other than that, follow the steps above and your freestanding washing machine should last you a long time.